Are you preparing for the APPSC Assistant Engineer (AE) 2025 examination? Understanding the syllabus and exam pattern is crucial for your success. This comprehensive guide provides post-wise syllabus details, exam structure, and key preparation strategies to help you crack the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) AE recruitment exam.
APPSC Assistant Engineer Exam Pattern 2025
The selection process consists of:
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Screening Test (Objective Type – OMR based)
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Main Examination (Conventional Type – Descriptive)
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Interview (for shortlisted candidates)
Screening Test Pattern
| Section | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
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| Part A | General Studies & Mental Ability | 30 | 30 | 150 Minutes |
| Part B | Concerned Engineering Discipline | 70 | 70 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
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Negative Marking: 0.33 marks deducted for each wrong answer
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Qualifying Marks: 40% (30% for reserved categories)
Main Examination Pattern
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Descriptive type questions
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Duration: 3 hours per paper
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Total Marks: 150 per paper (2 papers)
APPSC Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2025 Notification Out for 166 Posts Arunachal Pradesh
APPSC AE Notification 2025: Assistant Engineer Posts in Andhra Pradesh
APPSC AE Syllabus 2025 – Post-wise Breakdown
1. General Studies & Mental Ability (Common for All)
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Current affairs
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Indian Constitution
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Andhra Pradesh History & Economy
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Logical reasoning
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Quantitative aptitude
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Environmental issues
2. Technical Syllabus (Discipline-wise)
A. APPSC AE (Civil Engineering)
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Paper-I:
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Structural Analysis
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Concrete Technology
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Building Materials
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Geotechnical Engineering
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Paper-II:
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Irrigation Engineering
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Transportation Engineering
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Environmental Engineering
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Construction Management
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B. APPSC AE (Mechanical Engineering)
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Paper-I:
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Thermodynamics
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Fluid Mechanics
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Manufacturing Technology
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Machine Design
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Paper-II:
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Industrial Engineering
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Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
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Power Plants
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Automobile Engineering
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C. APPSC AE (Electrical Engineering)
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Paper-I:
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Electrical Circuits
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Power Systems
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Control Systems
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Measurements
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Paper-II:
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Electrical Machines
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Power Electronics
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Utilization of Electrical Energy
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Renewable Energy Systems
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D. APPSC AE (Electronics Engineering)
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Paper-I:
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Electronic Devices
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Analog Circuits
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Digital Electronics
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Communication Systems
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Paper-II:
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Microprocessors
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Control Systems
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Instrumentation
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VLSI Design
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Preparation Strategy for APPSC AE 2025
✔ Understand the Syllabus: Focus on both general studies and technical subjects
✔ Practice Previous Papers: Solve APPSC AE previous year question papers
✔ Take Mock Tests: Improve speed and accuracy with online test series
✔ Make Short Notes: For quick revision of important formulas and concepts
✔ Stay Updated: Follow current affairs related to Andhra Pradesh
FAQs on APPSC AE Syllabus 2025
Q1. What is the selection process for APPSC Assistant Engineer?
A: The selection includes Screening Test (Objective) → Main Exam (Descriptive) → Interview.
Q2. Is there negative marking in APPSC AE exam?
A: Yes, 0.33 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in the screening test.
Q3. What is the syllabus for General Studies in APPSC AE?
A: It includes current affairs, Andhra Pradesh history, Indian polity, and mental ability.
Q4. How many papers are there in the main examination?
A: There are two descriptive papers (150 marks each) in the main exam.
Q5. What is the salary of APPSC Assistant Engineer?
A: The pay scale is ₹37,100 – ₹91,450 as per revised pay matrix.
